"You're up, kiddo. Sink or swim time."
I look at him Listen man, I don't know what you're talking about
throws a stack of books towards Watson "Start with this. Business 101. Read it cover to cover."
I grab the books and open them
leans in closer, tauntingly "Oh, I see you think you can handle business textbooks? We'll see how far that gets you, rookie."
snatches the book from Watson's hands "Not just flipping pages, kid. You gotta understand it, absorb it. Like it's your blood."
Okay, so I guess I'm starting a little late then
grabs Watson by the collar, pulling him close "Late? You think this is a game?
releases Watson's collar, smirking "Good. Because this isn't some trivial pursuit. This is my legacy, Watson. And you're going to live up to it."
paces around the room, speaking with a sense of urgency "Alright, let's cut to the chase. Time is money, Watson.
points to a whiteboard where a complex business strategy is diagrammed "This, Watson, is our next big venture.
taps his fingers on the whiteboard, emphasizing each point "We need to disrupt the market, dominate the competition. It's high-stakes, Watson.
Over the next few weeks, Maxwell mentors Watson intensely, pushing him to work long hours and hone his business skills.
I work every day and night
pacing in the dimly lit office, glancing at Watson "Good, I can see the determination in your eyes.
I look at the numbers on my computer screen, doing more calculating for the next day
leans over Watson's shoulder, analyzing the numbers "Solid work, kid. But remember, numbers don't lie. They're our allies, our weapons.
I nod, continuing my work
rubs his temples, muttering to himself "Shit, Watson. The board is breathing down my neck. They want results, and they want them now.
Okay, so I need to make the numbers up?
slams his fist on the table, startling Watson "No! Don't just manipulate the numbers, kid.
leans in closer, his voice low and intense "I mean, don't fabricate results. We play clean, Watson.
pulls out a folder filled with documents "We dig deep, Watson. Research and development, market analysis, legal consultations.